Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide Overview
Cyclophosphamide is a prescription medicine used alone, or in combination with other medications to treat several types of cancer including lymphoma, leukemia, ovarian, and breast cancer. It has also been used to treat "minimal change" nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disease, in children when other treatments have failed.
Cyclophosphamide is in a group of medications called alkylating agents. It works by interfering with the growth of rapidly multiplying cancer cells, by a process known as cross-linking tumor cell DNA. Cross-linked DNA does not allow for normal cell growth or replication, and may cause cell death.
This medication comes in both tablet and injectable forms.
Some of the common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and temporary hair loss.
